Authorization to award IFB 18-TA002587DC, Force Main 11 Replacement, to the responsive and responsible bidder having the lowest total cost, Harris-McBurney Company, Tampa, Florida, for a total cost of $1,190,403.50 based on Bid B construction completion time of 253 calendar days.

Authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute the Agreement and accept and date the Performance and Payment Bonds.

Adoption of Budget Resolution B-18-038 amending the annual budget for Manatee County, Florida, for fiscal year 2018.

Enabling/Regulating AuthorityManatee County Code of Laws

Background Discussion

This project provides for the replacement of force mains that were installed in 1976 on Anna Maria Island. Replacement is required due to structural deterioration over the years which presents a risk in the system operations.

On October 21, 2017 the County issued an Invitation for Bids No. 18-TA002587DC for Force Main 11 Replacement. Four responsive, responsible bids were received for consideration per the attached tabulation from the following firms:

Harris-McBurney Company

Woodruff & Sons, Inc.

Westra Construction Corp.

Andrew Sitework, LLC

The budget amendment transfers $400,000 from reserves in the Water/Sewer Capital Improvement fund to the Force Main Replacement - 52nd Street project.

Procurement and the Public Works Department recommend award to the responsive and responsible bidder having the lowest total cost, Harris-McBurney Company.